Committees

We invite you to contribute your time and talents to a Chamber committee that best fits your schedule. You will also benefit from meeting other members, expanding your horizons, and learning hands-on leadership skills. It’s time to lead the way to stay Ahead of the Curve!

Business Development Committee
Chair,  Steve Holman
Staff, Sabrina Mirante
Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 AM, Chamber office.
Business Development Committee Goals for 2011

1. Promote the Value of Renton Business to Business
2. Understand and Promote Renton's Advantages and Opportunities
3. Always looking for Renton's next Business Growth Opportunity
4. Development of New Committee Members
5. Expand the reach of the Small Business Development Center 

Downtown Committee
Chair, Rich Sweeney
Staff, Kellie Jordan
Meets quarterly, call the Chamber for meeting times. This committee is sponsoring a series of workshops for all businesses 

Education Committee
Chair, Pam Teal
Staff, Kellie Jordan
Meets the 4th Thursday of the month, 8:30 AM Chamber office
Education Committee Mission Statement
"To use the strengths and resources of the business community to strengthen, encourage and build up the education community, both staff and students in order to produce a strong workforce and well balanced community."

Renton Area Nonprofits Unite Committee
Chair, Jolene Bernhard
Staff, Kellie Jordan
Meets the third Wednesday of the  month at 8:30 AM at Various locations, call the Chamber for location. this committee focuses on Non-profits.

Legislative Committee
Chair, Bernie Dochnahl
Staff, Kellie Jordan
Meets the Second Friday of the month at 8:30 AM at the Chamber office.

Ambassadors and Member Services
Chair, Audrey Godwin
Staff, Kellie Jordan
Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 12:30 PM at the Chamber office.
Vision:
To ensure that every Chamber member is provided with the opportunity to realize the maximum possible benefit of their membership.
Mission:
Enhance a member's experience and through an understanding that participation can be an integral and vital part of a sound business plan.  Further to demonstrate the Chamber's value to the business community by actively engaging members with all aspects of the Chamber, other businesses, the City and the Renton Community at large.
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